IGU CDES 2026 Conference, May 27-29, 2026, Turku, Finland "Strengthening Economic Resilience: Geographies of Policies, Knowledge Co-Creation and Industry Transformations" Organized by Economic Geography unit, Turku School of Economics, University of Turku Abstract submission deadline: 15 February 2026. Submission: SUBMIT ABSTRACT Details and Call for Papers Conference website: IGU-CDES Conference 2026
International Mountain Day 2025 ️ 11 December 2025 15:00–16:30 GMT Online Seminar We are pleased to announce that the hashtag IGU Commission of Mountain Studies and the Commission on Biogeography and Biodiversity are jointly organizing an online seminar to celebrate International Mountain Day2025! This year’s theme, “Glaciers matter for water, food and livelihoods in mountains [...]
Dear IGU Colleagues, On behalf of the IGU Executive Committee, it is my great pleasure to release the call for nomination of candidates for the following four IGU Honors & Awards in 2026. Announcement: English & French The IGU Planet and Humanity Medal, created to honour individuals (not necessarily geographers) who have made outstanding contributions [...]
IGC 2024 Dublin: Celebrating a World of Difference, Creating a Lasting Legacy The report from ISHF 2025 can be viewed here: ISHF 2025 Dublin – Fáilte Ireland’s Role in Driving Change in Social Housing
The Scientific Committee of the IRC 2026 now invites the submission of abstracts for oral and poster presentations. ABSTRACT PREPARATION: Abstracts submitted must adhere to the following specifications: Abstracts are to be authored, co-authored and must be limited to 300 words under the headings of background/hypothesis, materials and methods, results, conclusions. Abstracts must be submitted in English. [...]
Tribute from the IGU: Senior Research Scientist Eric DENIS It is with great sadness that the International Geographical Union learned of the passing of Eric DENIS, Senior Research Scientist at CNRS. Eric DENIS made a remarkable contribution to the promotion of geographical research. A recognised specialist in urbanisation in regions such as India, Egypt, and [...]
Announcement IGU Seminar on Geodiversity from Geographical Perspectives 2025 10:00 – 12:40 GMT, 6th October 2025 (Monday) 6th October is the International Geodiversity Day proclaimed by UNESCO in 2021 for a worldwide celebration bringing people together to promote the many aspects of geodiversity. The IGU supports this new initiative strongly, and has established a Geodiversity [...]
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the upcoming 2025 Conference of the International Geographical Union (IGU) Commission on Informality, Social Change and Development (IGU-ISCD), which will be held from 12 to 14 December 2025 at Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China. We warmly invite geographers, urban researchers, social scientists, and urban planners to mark their [...]
#survey on participation in scientific organizations: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/scientific_organizations_survey There is still time to take part in the global survey on participation, leadership, and inclusion in scientific organizations, launched by the International Science Council, The InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the Standing Committee for Gender Equality in Science. Are you a scientist involved in a scientific organization? This [...]
IRC 2026 https://www.irc2026.org/en/ Gentle Reminder: Deadline for Session Proposal submission is 31st July, 2025. Link to Session Proposal Form: https://www.irc2026.org/SessionForm/ Secretariate, IGU
